From Reel to Real

XIII. Hualien 4

When Yue got down to the breakfast table, she immediately noticed Dylan's 'black face'.

"Uh huh...." and then she smiled. The plan is working, she thought. She saw Grandpa Han and waved at him wildly. Grandpa Han stopped and waited for Yue to come over.

"Grandpa Han," she spoke softly, "It is working. He is taking the bait." He touched her arm. "Good, but remember not to overdo it. All you need is just to test him." He winked at her. She hugged him. "Thank you."

Right at that moment, she saw Thomas. "Excuse me grandpa, I need to start my plan this morning." He turned to see who she was looking at. "Ah, you found the right person. Didi got his match." She chuckled.

"Psst, Thomas over here!" She was keeping an eye on Dylan who was still eating quietly at his table while everyone was busy chatting.

Thomas came over with a big smile. "Morning, Shen Yue. Did you sleep well? Didi looked like he was going to murder me last night."

Yue laughed. "He could act as Daoming Si but he is the sweetest guy. He won't do anything rash." Then, she saw Dylan standing up and looking at their direction.

"Thomas, he is looking this way. Quick, tuck my hair behind my ear."

"Yue, there is nothing to tuck. Your hair is already short," he said. She quickly fluffed her hair around.

"Just do it!" She whispered while smiling at him. Thomas took a strand of her hair and tucked it.

Giving her fake smile, Thomas asked "Is he looking at us?" From the corner of her eyes, she could still feel his murderous stare." Yes, don't stop smiling. Keep talking and then casually drape your arm over my shoulder."

"What? You owe me big time, Yue." They chatted a little before he did what she asked. Yue looked down at her feet, trying to stifle a guffaw she felt coming. When she lifted her eyes, she found Dylan right in front to them.

"Oh, hey Didi! Morning. Have you finished your breakfast?" She asked.

Dylan glared at Thomas and then her. "Yes I have. Please have yours and be punctual. We still have one more shooting today."

"Can Thomas come along? Hao-ge said he needed to rest." Thomas turned to look at Yue with a questioning look and then slowly smiled at Dylan.

"Erm...Yes I can help to carry the props or take photos."

"Do what you like, Yue." He muttered and left them.

After he left, they both finally let their breath go. Thomas slumped down on the chair. "I know now why he is the perfect Daoming Si! Yue, are you sure what you are doing it right? You are torturing him."

For a moment, Yue felt guilty. But the plan must have a follow through. "Just a little bit more on your part, Thomas. I will take care of you," She said patting his shoulder.

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Dylan found himself fuming. He had never been so angry before. He ran around the front yard as few times to cool himself down. What is she doing with him? Why are they acting so touchy? Is he the man of her dreams? But they just met! She is being cheated by this pretentious gwai lao.

The more he thought about it, the more angry he felt and the faster he ran. He did not notice someone was watching him quietly at the corner.

After a few laps, he felt better. He was sweating profusely, so he wiped his face with his shirt. He saw Grandpa Han and went up to him to greet him. "Morning Grandpa Han! Have you had your breakfast?"